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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22

Thomas Thompson, corner of Brady
and Third streets. Davenport, has fine
display of beautiful albums in plush. art
lists proof etchings, Christmas cards and
novelties. and magnificent stock OF
books, comprising all the late novelties
for Juveniles, as well as the more stand
ard works for grown people, all of which
is being sold at prices to please. and he
wants the people of Rock Island to give
him call and look over his stock
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22

The book end stationery store of W. II.
Fluke on Brady street, Davenport. is
among the prominent establishments of
that city that are devoted to suppling the
less material demands and necessities of
the community, those that touch more
nearly the mental than the physical side
of things. The store this year is crsmmed
full of the latest novelties in books. which
are being sold cheaply. A beautiful line of
plush goods and fine assortment of en-
Cravings. Don't forget to call there when
in Davenport.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22

We will pay the above reward for any
case of liver complaint. dyspepsia. sick
headache, indigestion, constipation or
costiveness we cannot cure with Vests
Vegetable Liver Pills, when the directions
are strictly complied with. They are
purely vegetable. and never fail to give
satisfaction. Large boxes containing 80
sugar coated pills. 25c. For sale by all
druggists. Beware of counterfeits and
limitations. The genuine manufactured
only by John C. West It Co., s62 W.
Madison ST., Chicago. Ill.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22

1t must have been terrible state of
affairs that caused the Psalmist to ask:
Who can stand before bis coldy In
his day the remedies were few-and doubt
full; how much happier should this gen,
Grafton be, that has household remedy,
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup; so wonderful
has been its cures that millions rise up
and call 1t blessed =
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22

Mr.. All There, Mr.. Wun Lung and Mr..
Sing Lo, who sat pretty well back on the of
side of the upper balcony, thought that the
American play was too brief. They claimed
that too much had to be cut out in order to
play one of our dramas at one night stand.
Altogether like this Bowery show better
than the kind we used to have on the frontier
the Alhambra, of Cheyenne, for instance
Nobody was shot during the evening and no
tobacco guilds were pasted on the decollete
head of the loss orchestra fiddler-Biu Nye
in New York World
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22
INEANTILE
Skin Diseases

our Oldest child now six years of age, when an
infant six months old, was attacked with viru-
lent, malignant skin disease. All ordinary RENE
dies failing, we called our family Physician, who
attempted to cure it; but it spread with almost in
credible rap dity until the lower potion Of the
little fellows person, from the " iddle of his back
down TO his knees, was one solid rash, ugly, pain
full, blotched and malicious. We had no rest AT
night. no peace by day. Finally, we were advised
to try the Cuticura Remedies The effect WIS
simply marvellous In three or four weeks a com
person as white and healthy as though he had never
been attacked. In my opinion yonr valuable rem
edes saved his lire, and today he is a strong, he
thy child, perfectly we'll no repetition OF the dis
ease having occurred. GEO. 3. SnITH,
Atty al law, and ex Pros. Atty, Ashland, o.
Reference: j. G. weist, druggist. Ashland, o.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22

Mrs. G. NJ. Grow has removed to No.
3l2 Brady street, Davenport telephone
No. So, where may be seen beautiful
line of cut flowers, boquets. holly and
mistletoe, for wreathing and for decOra-
tons, flowers for coronations, funerals
and parties. Those desiring to purchase
anything in her line would do well to give
hpr @ call
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22

Il. c. Thaxton, the tax collector of Butts
county, Ga, has in his possession a copper
souvenir of the late Confederacy. 1t is about
the size of copper cent, and on one side is
Confederate flag in the center, and around it
are the letters, "Our flag, and the date, 1865.
On the other side are the words, "If any one
attempt to tear it down, shoot him on the
spot" with the word Dixie" i'll the center
Chicago News.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22
4 Horse Who Can TaIkf

Everybody has heard of a ''horse
laugh" but who has ever seen an equine
with the power OF speechs Such an ami
NAL would be pronounced miracle; but
so would the telegraph and telephone
have been hundred years ago. Why,
even very recently cure for consump-
ton would have been looked upon as
miraculous, but now people are begin
ming to realize that the disease IS not in>
durable. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery will cure it il taken IN time
This world renowned remedy will not
make new lungs, but it will restore dis
eased ones to healthy state, when all
other means have failed Thousands can
gratefully testify to this. All druggists
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22
E.xECUToR's NOTICE.

Estate Of Martha A. Cutter. Deceased. =
The undersigned, having been appointed Ex-
ecuirix Of the lastwill and Testament II Martha A.
Cater, late Of the county Of Rock Island,
state Of Illinois, deceased, hereby gives notice
that she VIII appear before the county court Of
Rock Island county. at the office OF the clerk
Of said court, in the city Of Rock Island. at the
February term, on the First Monday in February
next, at which time all persons having claims
against said estate are notified and requested 30
ate nd for the purpose of having the sameadj ust
ed. All persons indebted to said estate are re-
quested to make immediate payment to the un-
dersigned.
Dated this 10th day Of December. A. D., 1887.
FRANCIS A. CUTTER, Executrix.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22

Martin Erhs has purchased the butch
er shop on Moline avenue, formerly run
by F Schuett and will conduct the bus>
mess at the old stand in the future He
will endeav0r to have on hand at all
times a good quality of meat
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22
Health is Wealth !

DR.. E. G. Vests Nerve and Brain treatment, a
guaranteed specific for hysteria, dizziness, con
WILSON'S, fits. nervous neuralgia, headache, ner-
vous prostration caused by the use of alcohol or
tobacco, wakefalness, mental depression. soften
ing of the brain resulting in insanity and leading
TO misery, decay and death, premature old age,
tary losses and spernatorrhoea caused by over
exertion OF the brain. self sbnse or over indul-
gence. Each box contains one months treatment
81 box, six boxes for S., sent by mail prepaid
Oh recent of price
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22

I is to be regretted
that durin 6 the
past week so little
attention has been
paid by the bright
and able amuse-
ment and theatre
cal writers of the
New York press to
the bill nightly
presented by the
London theatre, OF
this place. Ger
tainly for those
who enjoy an even
ing of uninterrupt-
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22

There were recently taken from one of
the mounds near the Ohio river two silver
crosses and thirty silver shoe buckles. the
latter bearing the French crown and date
of 1870. = TX
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22

Small faced figures show arriving time at fol-
lowing points when passengers leave Rock Island
at s '05 a. n. FULL FACED when leaving at Q 30
p. m. Arrive at Bloomington, :0e p m. $3.50 p.
m; Danville. ;05 p. m, 1885 "a M; springfield.
3;45 p. m. 4l0 a. M; Alton. % p. m, els a.
m. in Illinois indianapolis, 1:eO p. m, $50 a. IN.
Terre Haute. loco p. m, 3:35 a. m; Evansville,
10 a. M, 1856 a. H. in Indiana Cincinn Il IL :35
p. m, 7:45 a. n. Springfield, % a. M 9:45 ..
m, Columbus, 5,l5 a, m, Ills a. m, IN Ohio;
st tonis, Mo T:3D p. m, 7:45 a. IN Louisville,
XIV, 7:25 a. m. Nashville, Tenn 100 a m
500 D. m Connection from the above points
axe dsrect and unequa ed. Through ST. png and
rccliningchsir cars run between Peoria and Co
lumbus.
II. B. SUDLOW, II. SrOCKH0USE,
SUPERINTENDENT Gen'l Tiki Ayt
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22

There is talk in Albany of erecting a
monument to the late Professor Park
hurst, the musician.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22
E. G. FRAzEl


with j E. Loosely & Co., Successors to
Hayes & Cleaveland) general insurance
agents. Fire, tornado, cargo. life and
accident insurance policies written at
lowest rates given by any reliable COM
pany. Ocean steamship passage tickets
for sale. Office removed to No. 1713
Second avenue. next door east of Nc
Intire s. Co.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22

house is for rent He will spend the
winter in Europe.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22
H0sPORD'S ACID PBOsPHATs

IMPROVES NUTRITION
DR.. A. Trsu, Philadelphia, says; at
promotes:digestion and improves general
nutrition of the nervous system.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22
Pains
STRAINS AND wEAKNEss1s |.

- Relieved In one minute by that marvel
Gus Antidote to pain, Inflammation and
weaknesses. the Cuticura Anti Pain Plas-
ter. The first and only pain-killing
strengthening plaster. Especially adsp-
ARted toinstantly relieve and speedily cure
kidney and uterine pains and weaknesses. War
ranted vastly superior to all other plasters At all
druggists IS cen 81 five for 81, or postage free Of
Potter Drug and Chemical Co., Boston, Mass.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22

Many ladies in Dublin have been re-
duced to poverty by the loss of their
rents.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22
BILL NYE Al THE PLAY.
T is to be regretted

He Details the Ailurements of Bowery
Theatre
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22
New Advertisements.

WANTED-LADIES for our Fall and Christ
W mas trade, to take light pleasant work al their
own homes. 81 10 So per day can be quietly
made. Work sent bv msi any distance. fartic-
ulars free. No canyassng Address at once,
CRESCENT ART co, 147 Milk St, Boston. Mas.
Boy $40
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22
WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES

To cure any case With each order received by
us for six boxes, accompanied with S., We will
send the purchaser our written guarantee TO re-
fund the money if the treatment does not affect
cure. Guarantees issued only by Marshall Il
Fisher, Harper house drug store, soc agents,
Rock Island, III.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22

OF the 1923 New York democrats in
Washington 220 went home to vote.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22

A Texas jury in murder trial reached
a verdict by drawing straws.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22
RoCK island + Pg0lIh
RAILW -AY.
TO The
EAST AND SOUTHEAST.


Accommodation trains leave Rock Island 81 600
a. m. and 80 p: m; arrive at 2:05 Il. M. md $50
p. m.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22

All sizes and best grades of Anthracite
coal$9.00 per ton, delivered to any part
of this city. usual discount for cash; can>
mel coal for CRATES So.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22
rHOusANDs OF CHILDREN

Are born into the world every day with some ecze-
matous affection, such milk crust scall head
scuf, or dandruff, sure TO develop into an agoniz
ing eczema, the itching, burning and designation
OF which make life prolonged torture unless
properly treated.
warm bath with Cuticura Soap, an exquisite
skin beautifer, end single application of Cuticu
IA, the great skin cure, with little Cuticura Re
solvent, the new blood purifier. is often sufficen
to arrest the progress of the disease and point t.
a speedy and permanent cure.
Hence, no mother who loves her children. wht
takes pride in their beauty, purity and health ,ant
in bestowing upon them child's gr atest inherit
ance-a skin without blemlsh and body nour-
ished by pure bloOd--shoud fail to make trial O
the Cuticura Remedies,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22

Sold everywhere. Price: CUTIcURA, 80 cents
CUTIcURA SOAP, % cents; CuTIcURA REsoLvENT,
81. Prepared by POTTER DRue AND CHEMICAL
Co., Boston. Mass.
Send for How to Cure Skin Diseases
"a pages. 50 llm; trations and 100 testimonials,
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22
LOCAL NOTICES.

Insure in the Boylston Insurance Co. of
Boston, Mass. organized 1872. Assets
nearly 81 100000. E. W. Hurst. agent.
Office over Rock Island National Bank.
Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1887-12-22
THE TRAVELLERS GUIDE.
CHICAGO, Rock ISLAND & PACIFIC.
1raina Lang for Chicaao.
CHICAGO, BURLINGTON & QUINCY.

Depot, Moline Avenue.
F. COOK, Agent. Rock island.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-08
Things in the Quaker City.


PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 9th, 1887.
The year 1856 has been Il very remark
able one in many respects, and although
no war has actually been going on where
men have fell the bullets deadly aim,
yet the internal working of forces have
been such that when such that what was
really the massing of ideas in 1856, will
be the terrible reality of the clashing of
arms 1887. Europe in no doubt on the
verge Of one Of the greatest wars that
has ever been wageu, embracing nearly
every nationality there in its grasp. All
the powers have large army ready to
enter the combat, and the year that we
have just entered will be Il memorable
one in which the bones of millions
men may cover the planes and valleys of
Central Europe, and the geographical
distinctions which now mark the present
map of Europe may be changed so that
we will have to get new Biographies for
our public schools, and like the episco-
palians, who, after their general conven-
| tiuns, have altered few of their general
laws in connection with their services
and which necessitates new prayer
/ book. The question about Ireland's well
fare may be lost sight of in the general
clashing Of sabers on the continent, and
the British army instead Of acting as
picket men on the green sward of the
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-08
Vick's Floral Guide.

Lovers of the beautiful in art and flor
iculture have in store n rich treat in the
perusal Of Nicks Floral Guide for the
year 1887. Each succeeding year brings
great improvement in this popular annual
and the present edition is far in advance
Ofp revOus issues in beauty of exterior
number and elegance of floral and veg
etable Illustrations, and the large variety
of subjects thoroughly and practically
treated. The title illustrations, a bunch
of Pansics, and the page in colors Of
Border and Bedding Plants" are
triumphs Of chromo-lthography which
have probably never been eXcelled
while the hundreds of smaller illustra.
tons are true to nature and thoroughly
described. The volume opens with q
series Impractical articles of great service
TO both amateur and professional gar.
deners, is followed by faithful ilustra-
tons showing the interior of the inn
mense Seed House and then by engrav.
ings Of all the leading and rare varieties
Of flowers and vegetables, with directions
for their culture. No pains or expense
have been spared in the production OF
this volume, and every effort has been
made to render it worthy the reputation
Of its publisher, james Wick, Scotsman,
Rochester, y. Y.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-08

One Of the methods employed for the
detection of defects in the sewer pipes of
houses is by introducing the oil of pep
permint, diluted with water, into the
pipes, preferably on the roof of the house,
where the soil or waste pipes terminate,
and to search within the house for the
odor Of the peppermint, which will be
detected at or near the point where the
defect exists.
Lightning flashes have sometimes
been observed which, starting from one
point, have ended in several. Some re-
markable forms of flash have been lately
described by Herr Leyst, of Pawlowsl
Observatory. In one case flash went a
certain distance in northeastarly direc-
ton, then divided the two branches
forming an angle of about seventy-fve
degrees. When these had reached about
thirty-fve degrees from each other, they
turned aud united again to one line. The
path Of the lightning thus formed q
quadrilateral figure.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-08

should liked to have seen a young man
like Ma Stuart, of Leary's old book store
selected, even John Wanamaker, but I
have my doubts as to election of the bet
ter gentlemen, for although he may seem
so popular, yet there are enough people
who bear malice against him in a bust
ness point of view, to knife him if any
reasonably good man were put up on the
Democratic ticket That is-the reason
that Mr.. Filter was made the nominee.
as for fitness he is away behind. Out
side of this one Office for Mayor there is
not much speculation, as'the new char
ter gives such powers to this one Office
that everything else is subordinate. So
you see we are getting along in political
morality, and it would not be surprising
to see the millennium of public men in re-
CARDS what the people were even before
the life size statue of VIM. Penn is raised
to over 300 feet tower on the Public
Buildings.
We have had some horrible weather
of late, and it has been a great trial for
some other trials here, but they have
beed confined to the court house. A
couple of backslidcrs were on trial to see
which had the best character, and the
jury were only able to agree upon Il SEQ
pal verdict and that was don't do so anv
more" This is the way the gospel is be-
ing preached here, and it is strange how
many people like just this kind of relig-
ion.
A toboggan slide is to be put up here,
and what bones that were not fractured
when the skating rink craze was on will
now come for an opportunity in that line
1t would be great enterprise of some
smart person would start slide on Polly |
Drunmond's Hill, for there it seems TO
me you might go for miles on Il iumper
and have right good time hauling vour
sled up again. But then you see people
from the city are not so fond of sliding
around Delaware except only when the
peach is in full blast. SpuyNx.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-08

Governor Stock
The Governors ley's biennial mes
Message. sage was read be-
fore both the SEN
ate and House of the Delaware Leg
islature on Tuesday. The statement
OF the financial condition of the
State shows a most healthy condi-
ton of our commonwealth. On the
constitutional amendments, it ap-
pears to us that the Governor is a lit
tie like the present constitution of
the State,-a little antiquated. This
matter will be fully cured by our
Legislature, we hope. The message
speaks of the temperance question,
but from its ute. is the temper
ance people will lot be overly pleas
ed. 1t says, that if the protested
friends of temperance had been
Jealous and active in efforts for the
enforcement of the license laws of
this State, their beneficial efforts
would soon become more apparent
This may possibly have been true.
but we thought the temperance folks
were working very zealously. How
ever, we know but little about the
matter, except some few were not as
earnest as they should have been. The
message further SAYS, "Let me furth-
er urge that if, in your judgment.
our present license laws are not suf-
ficently remedial, then may further
and more stringent statutes be pass
ed, seeing well to it that constitu-
tional limitations are respected and
the rights of citizens in person and
property be preserved" That is
plain enough and temperance people |
can work accordingly.
The message speaks something
about State militia. This is new to
us. We knew there was once a COM
pany in Wilmington but had no
idea that that company was under
the laws of the State. 1t may be
probable that we misunderstood
this paragraph in the message. 1t
may only refer to the State having a
The superintendent report of the
Free Schools is commended by the
Governor This report recommends
the establishment of a Normal
School, And right here we suggest
that the Academy of Newark be
made the State Normal School. The
Principal, DR.. A. N. Raub, is an in
of the highest ability, and
has had many years of experience in
Normal Schools.
The Governor hopes to see Della
ware College "built up, and hopes
that the State will cooperate with
the trustees" The Governor winds
up his message by blessing himself
Of doing mo official injustice or
wrong, and interests of the people =
IF Delaware, without regard t. n
'r color, or party, has 9e,ss.. o >, l. nj
slant motive of mv.saloi ~ = . '"O'' III
-..-NHD PlaNtn the con- a.
nv Iork' every act"
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-08

" Audrans latest opera, is
= dnnlng along smoothly at McCaulls
nightly and before the crowded and en-
thusastic audiences which again frequent
this house of comic opera.
Mr.. Edwin Booth is at the Chestnut
Street Opera House this week and next
attracting his usual and crowded audi
ences. He has lost none of his magnet
ism or force and still wears the laurels of
the foremost actor on the contemporary
stage. LOBBY LOUNGER.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-08
After Diphtheria.

Diphtheria is terrible disease, requir-
ing the greatest medical skill to effect n
complete cure. Even when its power is
broken, it clings to the patient with great
persistency, and often leaves the system
poisoned and Frustrated. Just here
Hoods Sarsaparilla does a vast amount
of good, expelling impurities from the
blood, giving it richness and vitality,
while it renovates and strengthens the
system.